Highfields Primary School, Rowley Regis
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Highfields is led by an inspiring headteacher who has created a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils thrive. Teaching is consistently good across the school, and the curriculum is enriched with interesting visits and experiences that foster a real love of learning. The school actively celebrates diversity and prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership by the headteacher and senior team who drive school improvement
- Effective monitoring and support systems ensure pupils who fall behind receive timely help
- Good progress for all pupils including disadvantaged children and those learning English as an additional language
- Well-behaved, polite pupils with good attitudes to learning and positive relationships
- Well-prepared Early Years provision that sets children up well for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use assessment information better to plan activities that challenge the most able pupils
- Marking and feedback should be clearer so pupils understand what to do to improve
- Teachers need to check that pupils actually act on the guidance given through marking
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school meets all requirements and pupils have good understanding of how to keep themselves safe, supported by well-trained staff.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, music instrument tuition, swimming lessons, residential trip to Portsmouth, gymnastics, games, dance
Highfields Primary School is a good school with strong leadership from the headteacher and senior team, ensuring consistent good teaching across the school. Pupils make good progress from their different starting points and behaviour is positive, with above-average attendance.
At a Glance
35.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 63%. Writing has improved from 57% to 62%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
403 pupils
420 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rowley Regis
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rowley Regis
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,904
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3776%
Overall absence
19.83914%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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